Liz and Lisa
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Liz and Lisa was a band formed by Lisa Loeb
and Elizabeth Mitchell
while both were enrolled at Brown University
in the late 1980s. Both women were in the class of 1990 at Brown, and by the spring of 1990 had developed a unique and sweet sound. Loeb wrote most of the lyrics and music, and was the principal musician, with Mitchell often taking lead vocals. They recorded a popular tape, with songs such as "Notes and Daisies" "Garden of Delights" and "Hadrian's Wall". Their supporting band at Brown at one point included Duncan Sheik
on electric guitar.
Loeb went on to mainstream success with the song "Stay (I Missed You)
" on which Mitchell sings backup. Loeb has put out several albums since "Stay".
Mitchell formed the band Ida
with Dan Littleton and others in the early 1990s. They have released several albums to critical acclaim.
Liz and Lisa recently reunited for the children's album Catch the Moon
.
Lisa Loeb
Lisa Anne Loeb is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She launched her career in 1994 with the song, "Stay ". She was the first artist to have a number one single in the United States while not signed to a recording contract.Loeb's efforts now include music, film, television, voice-over...
and Elizabeth Mitchell
Elizabeth Mitchell (musician)
Elizabeth Mitchell, a Smithsonian Folkways Recording artist, has been recording and performing music for children since 1998. Elizabeth was the first new children's music artist signed to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings in the 21st century...
while both were enrolled at Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
in the late 1980s. Both women were in the class of 1990 at Brown, and by the spring of 1990 had developed a unique and sweet sound. Loeb wrote most of the lyrics and music, and was the principal musician, with Mitchell often taking lead vocals. They recorded a popular tape, with songs such as "Notes and Daisies" "Garden of Delights" and "Hadrian's Wall". Their supporting band at Brown at one point included Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik
Duncan Scott Sheik is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Sheik initially found success as a singer, most notably for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing". He later expanded his work to include compositions for motion pictures and the Broadway stage, leading him to involvement in the...
on electric guitar.
Loeb went on to mainstream success with the song "Stay (I Missed You)
Stay (I Missed You)
"Stay " is a song and debut single by American singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb, which became her breakthrough song in 1994. It was included on the Reality Bites soundtrack, as well as her debut album, Tails....
" on which Mitchell sings backup. Loeb has put out several albums since "Stay".
Mitchell formed the band Ida
Ida (band)
Ida is an indie rock band from New York City. They are known for their three part harmonies, sparse, minimal, often quiet arrangements, and for their three singer-songwriters...
with Dan Littleton and others in the early 1990s. They have released several albums to critical acclaim.
Liz and Lisa recently reunited for the children's album Catch the Moon
Catch the Moon
Catch the Moon is an album by Lisa Loeb and Elizabeth Mitchell released in 2003 by Artemis Records. The album is a collection of children's music played in a folk music style. It comes in the form of a child's cardboard storybook written by Erin Courtney and illustrated by Bonnie Brook Mitchell...
.
Albums
- Liz and Lisa (1989). Tracks:
- "Notes and Daisys"
- "Champagne"
- "Cinnamon"
- "Come Back Home"
- "Garden of Delights"
- "Bowl and Fishes"
- "Pocket"
- "Goin' Somewhere"
- "Maybe Some Day"
- "Happy Birthday"
- Days Were DifferentLiz and Lisa - Days Were DifferentLiz and Lisa - Days Were Different is an album by Elizabeth Mitchell and Lisa Loeb, released in 1990.-Track listing:#"Tumbling Man"#"Yesterday's Child"#"Trains Songs"#"Summer"#"Blue World"#"Indians"#"Dance With the Angels"#"Fiesta"...
(1990) - Catch the MoonCatch the MoonCatch the Moon is an album by Lisa Loeb and Elizabeth Mitchell released in 2003 by Artemis Records. The album is a collection of children's music played in a folk music style. It comes in the form of a child's cardboard storybook written by Erin Courtney and illustrated by Bonnie Brook Mitchell...
(2003)